The Gem Keeper

One reckless action.
A desperate journey.
A race against time.

In this thrilling series opener, Murphy Tulley knows he’s no hero. But when the magical Gem of Nashel is stolen from his mining town, its protection is lost, bringing trouble to all of Airinton. While still grieving the loss of his father, the town’s last Gem Keeper, it’s up to Murphy to retrieve the missing gem. He sets off alone to find it, guided only by a mysterious internal connection. When he is joined by an unlikely group of friends and creatures, they must learn to to work together in a race against time. Can he push past his own doubts and fears to save his village and claim his destiny as the next Gem Keeper?

Recommended as a read-aloud for families or as an independent read for ages 9 and up, this first illustrated book of The Illusia Chronicles functions as a standalone novel while also being an introduction into the six-book series.​​ ​​​Full of daring escapes, unlikely allies, found family, and self-discovery, this epic middle-grade adventure illuminates the bravery that can be found in the most unlikely of heroes.